How to pronounce libary
Say it like LY-beh-er-ee. Libary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪbɛɚi/LY-beh-er-ee
UK British/ˈlaɪbəri/LY-buh-ree
- LY
- beh
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of libary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-buh-ree.
What does libary mean?
noun
- Pronunciation spelling of library.
Questions about saying libary
How do you pronounce libary?
Say LY-beh-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪbɛɚi/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libary?
Libary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · beh · er · ee.
Is libary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈlaɪbəri/ (LY-buh-ree).